Bill > H4236

This bill authorizes the town of Northfield to allow Floyd Dunnell, III to continue serving as fire chief beyond the typical mandatory retirement age. Normally, public employees are required to retire at a certain age, but this bill creates a specific exception for Dunnell, permitting him to serve until he turns 73 years old (on August 13, 2026) or until he retires or is not reappointed, whichever happens first. The bill includes an important condition that Dunnell must remain mentally and physically capable of performing his duties, which will be verified through an impartial medical examination arranged and paid for by the town. Additionally, the bill specifies that no retirement or pension deductions will be made from Dunnell's compensation under Chapter 32 of the General Laws. This type of legislation, often called a "special act," is sometimes used to provide individual exceptions to standard employment rules for dedicated public servants who continue to be effective in their roles despite being past typical retirement age.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4236